GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2004 🢒 Optra 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Front Suspension 🢒 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1290581 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Remove the left and the right stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nuts.
  4. Lower the crossmember slightly in order to access the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1290593 Size: SH
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator clamps.
  7. Remove the insulators.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1290593 Size: SH

    Important: There must be no grease or dirt on the stabilizer shaft. Verify the stabilizer shaft is clean.

  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the crossmember.
  2. Install the insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
  3. Install the clamps to the insulators.

    4. Important: Do not tighten the bolts yet.

  4. Install the stabilizer shaft clamp bolts.
  5. Raise and install the crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.
  6. Raise and support the front lower control arms with jacks.

    7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1290581 Size: SH
  7. Install the left and the right stabilizer links and the nuts to the stabilizer shaft.

    8. Tighten

        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft-to-stabilizer link nuts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
        • Tighten the stabilizer shaft clamp bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  8. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  9. Remove the jacks.
  10. Lower the vehicle.